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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 850.43 and 196.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 850.43 and 196.88 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 850.43 = 196.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/850.43 = 196.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 850.43 × 196.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 167,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,427.42/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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